Biology Teacher 2025-2026

About our School: Saint Marys offers its student body of 500 young men and women a

rigorous Catholic liberal arts and sciences curriculum a developed fine arts program a diversity ofathletics and extracurricular activities regular access to the sacraments and a strong retreat program. As a diocesan Catholic school Saint Marys takes great pride in striving to form virtuous young menand women who know the Truth and love the Good. In all areas of campus life Saint Marys strives to create an encounter with Christ.

General Description: Saint Marys Catholic High School Arizonas oldest Catholic school is

seeking a Biology teacher to begin teaching in the fall of theschool year. The preferred candidate is able to teach Biology and possesses either an undergraduate or a graduate degree in relevant subject matter. Chemistry experience a plus. Candidates should have a passion for Catholic liberal education and the formation of young men and women in virtue.

Purpose and Scope: Under the supervision of the principal the Saint Marys teacher is a positive and joyful person of faith who strives to achieve the goals of Catholic education; assumes responsibility for the leadership and management of the classes assigned; develops and implements an instructional program according to the needs of the students and the established Diocesan Curriculum Standards; maintains detailed and accurate records as required by the school; establishes positive schoolcommunity relationships; continues professional development to remain current with religious and academic certifications and meets required deadlines for professional growth; performs any other jobrelated tasks deemed necessary and/or assigned by the principal.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Strives to achieve the goals of Catholic education:

• Embraces and models the Catholic philosophy of education.
• Promotes and lives gospel values and Catholic moral teaching.
• Upholds the doctrinal teachings of the Catholic Church.
• Provides opportunities for faith development of students in the classroom to prepare them for life in todays Church and society.
• Can articulate and give evidence of Catholic living by the example of their lives.

Assumes responsibility for the leadership and management of the classes assigned:

• Provides a positive learning environment.
• Organizes and structures the classroom to facilitate student learning.
• Supervises and provides for the safety welfare and care of the students while they are in school.
• Works toward the creation of a Catholic community within the classroom and the entire school community.
• Teaches in accordance with diocesan and local policies as well as appropriate state laws.
• Shows respect for individuals and fairness in dealing with students and parents.
• Develops and implements a daily and weekly schedule covering all areas of curriculum.

Develops and implements an instructional program according to the needs of the students and the established Diocesan Curriculum Standards:

• Integrates Churchs teachings in all aspects of the curriculum.
• Determines levels of student achievement.
• Uses appropriate teaching strategies to meet individual student needs.
• Uses resources available to promote learning experiences for all students.
• Uses a variety of instructional strategies and incorporates appropriate technology into instruction.
• Refers students for evaluation and consultation when necessary and works in collaboration with administration guidance and counseling and parents.
• Includes all students in presentation and discussions.
• Promotes a growth mindset.

Evaluates student progress effectively:

• Uses a variety of ongoing assessments.
• Aligns assessments with goals objectives information taught and instructional guidelines and Curriculum Standards of the Diocese and school.
• Provides prompt constructive feedback on student work and performance.
• Maintains proper grading and/or reporting system for each student as required by the principal.
• Meets deadlines with official classroom reports attendance and data as required by the principal.
• Maintains daily lesson plans.

Establishes positive schoolcommunity relationships:

• Maintains cooperative relations with all in the school community.
• Promotes respectful and positive school relationships.
• Maintains awareness of his/her role as a Catholic schoolteacher and its impact on the community.
• Provides for regular conferences and meetings with parents.
• Cooperates with and helps promote various curricular and cocurricular programs within the school.
• Attends and actively participates in school faculty meetings and inservices.

Continues professional development to remain current with religious and academic certifications:

• Keeps informed of current instructional practices through professional reading and educational opportunities.
• Participates in professional activities and joins appropriate professional organizations.
• Attends diocesan sponsored inservices.
• Attends and actively participates in school faculty meetings and inservices.
• Actively participates in the process of continuous school improvement.
• Maintains personal professional development records.

Performs any other jobrelated tasks deemed necessary and/or assigned by the principal.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Must demonstrate personal selfdiscipline be adaptable and flexible in routine and unexpected situations.
• Must use good judgment in daily encounters.
• Must use verbal and written language correctly.
• Must demonstrate an appropriate sense of humor.
• Must demonstrate knowledge and understanding of good teaching techniques and child psychology.
• Must maintain appropriate grooming and dress code at all times as stated in the Faculty Handbook.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Preference given to a Catholic teacher.
• Must have Arizona State Department of Education teacher certification or earn certification within two years as required by diocesan policy.
• Must have current Catechist Certification and/or work towards certification as required by diocesan policy.
• Must be willing to make a public Profession of Faith if Catholic; and if nonCatholic must be willing to support Catholic teachings and philosophy.
• Must hold a Bachelors Degree.
• Must hold current FBI Fingerprint clearance card.
• Must by current in the required Diocesan Safe Environment Training.
• Must sign the diocesan Code of Conduct.